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The Daily Briefing

A 15-minute update on what’s happening in Israel and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday

Daily Briefing June 25: Will the IDF really treat settler violence as ‘terrorism’?

June 25, 2023

Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur on bureaucratic reasons why life is more difficult for the Palestinians; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on... MORE

Daily Briefing June 22: Settlers retake Evyatar as Eli is promised 1,000 more homes

June 22, 2023

Jeremy Sharon reports on settler rampages after Tuesday's deadly terror attack, possible government nod to outpost land grab; Sue Surkes on Druze... MORE

Daily Briefing June 21: In grim repeat, deadly terror shooting spurs settler rioting

June 21, 2023

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian reports on Tuesday's deadly shooting and its violent fallout; US bureau chief Jacob Magid on cancelation of... MORE

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Israel Story

We bring you quirky, unpredictable, interesting and moving stories about a place we all think we know a lot about, but really don’t. A collaboration between The Times Of Israel and Israel Story.

Israel Story

Signed, Sealed, Delivered? Moshe Kol

For nearly two decades Kol headed the Jewish Agency’s Youth Immigration Division that brought more than 100,000 unaccompanied minors from 85 di... MORE

Pinchas Rosen (Courtesy Israeli National Photo Collection)

Israel Story

Signed, Sealed, Delivered? Pinchas Rosen

Our series continues with Pinchas Rosen - a lover of classical music, an enthusiastic chess player, an avid reader of Goethe, and Israel’s firs... MORE

Sa'adia Kobashi (Courtesy of Michael Cohen)

Israel Story

Signed, Sealed, Delivered? Sa’adia Kobashi

Our deep dive into Israel's Declaration of Independence continues with a rabbi, educator and the lone representative of Yemenite Jewry among the ... MORE

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For Heaven's Sake

A podcast from the Shalom Hartman Institute’s iEngage Project that revives the lost art of Jewish debate for the sake of illuminating a topic, not sowing division. [Promoted]

Israelis attend a protest against the government's judicial overhaul plans, in Tel Aviv, on June 17, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

For Heaven's Sake

The No-Longer Silent Majority

Has liberal Israel finally awakened, and is it ready for the long, hard work of transforming Israeli society? Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, shakes hands with United Torah Judaism MKs Yisrael Eichler, center and Meir Porush in the Knesset, January 25, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90/File)

For Heaven's Sake

The Rise of Haredi Power

Will the Haredi community's surging population mean the inevitable end of liberal Israel? Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks at a UN event commemorating the Palestinian 'Nakba,' in New York, May 15, 2023. (Screenshot: UN; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

For Heaven's Sake

Can Zionists Speak about the Nakba?

Is there room for a cautious Zionist exploration of the Palestinian narrative of Nakba (catastrophe)? Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss.

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Groundwork

A podcast about Palestinians and Israelis refusing to accept the status quo and working to change it. Hosted by Sally Abed and Dina Kraft and produced by Yoshi Fields. A joint production of New Israel Fund and the Alliance for Middle East Peace. [Sponsored]

Groundwork

Robi Damelin and The Parents Circle–Families Forum

Our guest is from The Parents Circle-Families Forum, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization that includes over 600 families who have lost a member to the conflict

Groundwork

Three Bullets

As violence plagues Arab communities in Israel, activist Maisam Jaljuli visits bereaved families and explores the underlying drivers of organized crime.

Groundwork

Echoes of Home

Our story follows Wasim Almasri, a Palestinian refugee, in his search for belonging in an imperfect homeland.

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The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut, is an exploration of what holds us together in divided times. Eric Fingerhut is president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, representing over 350 Jewish communities across the US and Canada. [Promoted]

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut

How Pittsburgh confronted trauma after the Tree of Life shooting

With the trial of the shooter set to begin this week, we sit with The Federation's Jeff Finkelstein and community support leader Maggie Feinstein to learn how the community has held together in the face of a horrific trauma.

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut

Jewish Federations are proud to present The Glue with President & CEO Eric Fingerhut

Join Eric for riveting conversations with thought leaders exploring how our communities are evolving to address the biggest social challenges we face today.

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Identity/Crisis

A weekly podcast from the Shalom Hartman Institute about news and ideas [Promoted]

Identity/Crisis

Small Town American Judaism

Yehuda Kurtzer dives into small town American Jewish life with Rabbi Rachel Isaacs of Waterville, Maine, director of Colby College’s Center for Small Town Jewish Life

Michael W. Twitty prepares matzah balls with ginger and cayenne pepper for Passover, April 2022. (Johnny Shryock)

Identity/Crisis

Kreplach and Collard Greens

Yehuda Kurtzer talks with African-American Jewish writer and culinary historian Michael Twitty about his new book "Koshersoul" and its connection to belonging, identity, and food.

Fatima Mohammed acknowledges the crowd after speaking at CUNY School of Law on May 12 (Youtube screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)

Identity/Crisis

Free Speech and Anti-Zionism at CUNY Law

How should we respond to speech that challenges our core commitments, beliefs, and even identities?

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In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch

Intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom, from New York’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. [Promoted]